LOAN: Facundo Ferreyra has joined on a season long loan from Shakhtar Donetsk [GETTY]

The 23-year-old striker has joined on a season-long loan with the option to buy at the end of the campaign for £6.5m.

He has now met up with the rest of his new team mates in Germany as they prepare to take part in the Schalke 04 cup this weekend.

The Argentina said: "I am very pleased to sign for Newcastle United.

"I like the Premier League and when I knew that Newcastle were interested in me, it was a very easy decision to make.

"I spoke to my friend Fabricio Coloccini, and when he told me about the Club, I didn't need to think twice."

“This is a player who has played at the top level and is highly-regarded in Argentina”

Alan Pardew

Ferreyra joined Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 from Vélez Sársfield and has played for the Ukrainian side in both the Champions League and Europa League grabbing six goals.

Magpies boss Alan Pardew reckons the young Argentine has great potential, saying: "Facundo is someone we know on a number of levels, including his friendship with Fabricio (Coloccini), and we think he could be a big success here at Newcastle.

"This is a player who has played at the top level and is highly-regarded in Argentina.

"He has tremendous potential and hopefully he can realise that here at Newcastle United."